Dhokra Sculpture - A Family Rides

This is beautiful Dhokra sculpture by a renowned Master tribal artist Suresh Waghmare that depicts a colloquial scene of a tribal family riding a bicycle. The family is dressed in traditional gard which is especially evident in the case of the female figure. This particular type of Dhokra metal craft is a celebrated tribal craft tradition known as ‘gadhwa kaam’ that originates in Chhattisgarh state of India which utilises the ancient lost wax technique to create intricately detailed sculptures. As such, each sculpture is unique and cannot be replicated again. This highly textured elegant piece overlaps with the sphere of contemporary art in terms of the treatment of the subject of a quirky modern interpretation casted in tribal sentiments and outlook. This particular work was featured in the second edition of an exhibition titled ‘Beyond Tradition – Change and Continuity in Traditional Indian Art’ held by the Indian Arts Collective at Kamalnayan Bajaj Gallery, Mumbai from April 21, 2026 to April 25, 2026.